It seems as if it’s not just us humans that are enjoying the hot weather - ants are loving it too. The metabolic rate of ants increases during the summer, causing a spike in their activity.
And with the insects on the move, people are reporting a rise in infestations in their properties. Now summer has arrived, pest controllers have revealed the best way to get rid of the bugs.
Jonathan Nicholls, an expert in pest control, says the insects are attracted to any space where there's food and they're more likely to invade in the warmer months as people eat outdoors and leave doors and windows open. Ripe fruits are also a magnet for the creepy crawlies, he added, so it is a good idea to keep those in the fridge or well-covered.
